Students in this mini-course will review all the work they’ve completed in their first year of the Graphic Design Diploma program. Under the mentorship and guidance of an instructor, students will select past projects to revise or re-attempt in an effort to improve any skills that they struggled with in first-year courses. Reflection and discussion exercises will help students assess strengths, weaknesses, experiences, and interests that appeared during the first-year of the program and then identify possible areas of specialization or improvement to focus on in second year. Students will also create a mini-portfolio that they can later use as the foundation of a personal brand and self-promotion strategy in second year.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Mini-portfolio design
- Design revisions
- Self-reflection
- Areas of specialization
- Giving positive and negative feedback
- Communication skills
- Professional development
- Personal branding
- Self-promotion
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.